Home Planning & Inspiration

Choosing the Right Outdoor Furniture

Apr 23, 2013 No Comments

There are a ton of options in choosing what kind of furniture to acquire for your outdoor space, but not all of them are equal. Wrought iron is heavy to move, but won’t blow away. Teak is beautiful, but won’t last as long as wrought iron (as in, forever). Aluminum is practical, but it’s… well… [...]

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Remodeling Your Home: The Essentials

Apr 19, 2013 No Comments

What are the essential things that make a house into a home? There are the fairly basic things within a home that we can’t really live without; things like a bed, an oven, a shower, a washing machine, and so of course; electricity and running water. Remodeling our home is a time for a bit [...]

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How to turn your loft space into a beautiful bedroom

Feb 28, 2013 No Comments

As house prices fall more and more people are looking at ways of increasing the value of their own property. Loft conversions are one of the best ways to do so, by adding another room to your home and a usable space which is unique. Many people decide that they will turn their loft into [...]

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Designer Rugs to Add Style to Your Living Space

Jan 28, 2013 No Comments

At one time or the other, every home owner considers home improvement to add personality and style to their house. However, many people are reluctant to undertake home improvement since many projects require a lot of money and effort. However, there are some easy home improvement ideas which can instantly transform the look and feel [...]

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The Buyers Guide to Retractable Screens

Jan 17, 2013 No Comments

If you live in a hot area then you probably face the same dilemma that thousands of homeowners face during the hot summer months; you want to keep your home ventilated and cool by opening up as many of the windows as you can, but at the same time, you don’t want to allow insects, [...]

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Don’t Forget the Little Rooms Make a Stylish Laundry Room for Your New Home

Apr 22, 2012 No Comments

If you spend as much time as I do in the laundry room, it might as well please all your senses. Even if you have a tiny space, or just a stacked washer & dryer closet, you still can make the “laundry staging area” a fun place to be

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Bigger, Brighter, Better – How to Add Value to Your Home

Apr 11, 2012 No Comments

At best, the housing market is uncertain so taking steps to add value to your home can benefit you now and make your home easier to sell in the future.

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Building On A Budget

Jan 31, 2011 No Comments

Building your dream home doesn’t have to mean breaking the bank!

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Historical, listed buildings: How to get around planning

Jan 04, 2011 No Comments

As with most listed buildings, the amount of restrictions and red tape to get around to make any sort of modifications can be a real headache. This masterpiece design by Hogarth Architects will show you that there is hope for listed building owners.

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10 Beautiful Bedroom Refurbishments

Oct 01, 2010 No Comments

Looking for some inspiration for your bedroom? Here are some unique and beautiful bedroom ideas for you to use for your own.

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Understanding Planning Permission

Sep 09, 2010 3 Comments

The planning system can be complex, and understanding reasons for refusal can be frustrating. We took a look at this in depth at the planning process and its various stages.

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